Illustrated Signed Flag

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Illustrated Signed Flag

I have the opportunity to buy this illustrated signed Japanese flag. I have not seen many of this type. Looking to see if it is signed by a native hand or if anything looks out of order. Any thoughts or comments would be helpful.

To properly view the painting, the flag needs to be turned counter-clockwise so the painting is at the 6 o'clock position. The calligraphy beneath it is beautiful and I can only make out the first kanji (on right) as 龍 -- dragon.

And note -- per Chinese [ergo, Japanese] convention, the dragon has the "Dragon Ball" (actually, the "Pearl of Wisdom") in it's right foreclaw.